The expense ratio of funds matters. Back in 2010, Morningstar found that the best predictor of future returns was a low expense ratio. This beat every other indicator, including Morningstar stars.

Investment word of the day: If you plan to invest in mutual funds, it becomes important to understand that there are certain costs associated with them. Mutual funds levy certain operating expenses to ...

When evaluating mutual funds and ETFs, investors must also understand the difference between the net expense ratio and the gross expense ratio. The gross expense ratio represents the total annual ...

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds both come with ongoing costs, but not all investors will understand exactly how these costs are calculated. A fund's expense ratio is simply the annual ...

When you invest in any fund, you’ll likely encounter an “expense ratio.” This is a fee taken annually by the fund provider for managing and operating the ETF. The expense ratio is expressed as a ...

Expense ratios for ETFs, mutual funds and index funds can vary widely. To know whether you're overpaying or getting a good deal, it's important to look at the averages. Many, or all, of the products ...

When it comes to investing in mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs), one of the most important factors to consider and understand is the expense ratio. An expense ratio measures how much you’ll ...

An expense ratio is the relationship of a fund’s total assets to other administrative and operating expenses. The expense ratio is taken from the fund’s gross return, cutting into potential profit ...

Check both net and gross expense ratios when choosing funds; discounts may be temporary. Aim for funds with low expense ratios to enhance investment returns over time. Passively managed index funds ...

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved a sweeping change in the way mutual fund expenses are charged and disclosed, a move that is expected to make investing more transparent ...